He hails from an unimaginable era: the 31st century. Fleeing through the timestream from the pursuing team of futuristic defenders known as the Guardians of the Galaxy, Korvac the Machine Man has established a secret presence on present-day Earth in the self-created persona of the mysterious Michael. Through such an unassuming guise, Korvac contemplates the elements of a universe he thirsts to command. Yet despite the subtlety of Michael's machinations, the world's greatest super-team - the mighty Avengers - catches wind of his cosmos-conquering scheme, thus drawing the two titanic forces into inevitable conflict. Collects Avengers (1963) #167-168, #170-177, extra story pages from 1991 Korvac Saga TPB.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought the individual Avengers issues as they came out when I was kid, and was riveted by it each and every month. I loved this story so much that I bought the first trade paper back collection and then later bought the second trade. The first trade included extra pages drawn specifically for it, the second omitted those pages but instead had a new digitally colored front and back cover. This collection includes all of that and also includes the Thor Annual that started the whole Korvac story to begin with. Pretty cool collection if you ask me.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Ian
Format:Hardcover
If you are an Avengers fan, and do not own this story, then I suggest you buy this hardcover collection. It includes the entire story, plus Korvac's first appearance in Thor annual #6. It's a great story written by Jim Shooter, with fantastic art by the legendary George Perez. The story revolves around Michael Korvac, a mysterious man from the future who basically wants to destroy the universe in order to save it (?). Yeah, he's a little misguided, but also immensely powerful. Even with help from the Guardians of the Galaxy, can the Avengers even hope to stop this dangerous foe? If that isn't enough to sell you on this story, I don't know what is!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Mark Nowak
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Often times we hear about something so many times and so enthusiastically that when we finally catch up, we are disappointed. I have been hearing about the Michael/Korvac saga and been wanting to read it since I started collecting comics in the mid-80's. I had heard it was THE Avengers story. I had incredibly high expectations. I was not disappointed! The classic team is here. There are intergalactic guest stars. The Marvel characterizations are in play as the heroes argue amongst themselves. And best of all, the villain is cunning, incredibly powerful, and not necessarily even evil! Now that I've read it, I agree that it is THE Avengers story.
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I've been reading Marvel for quite a while now (about 40 years give or take) and out of all the story lines I've read over the years, this has GOT to be one of the best. Read more
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Published 6 months ago by GSD
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Nice.
Avengers: The Korvac Saga is a nice compilation of Marvel Avenger stories from the Silver age of comics. I recommend this book for any Avengers fans.
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I had no idea what to expect from this book but had it on good authority (@MichaelZapcic of I Sell Comics fame) that it was a classic and should be read. Read more
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Let me sum this up after the Thor annual which is more than filler,it kicks in and builds up to one of the best superhero/villian throwdowns ever. Read more
Published on April 5, 2011 by D. Brower
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they're not lying.....
As good as it gets. The Avengers arguably peak right here, the Byrne Wundagore saga just afterwards (with the well-remembered Ms. Read more
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